BeckyLynn9

It’s not that I don’t trust people, but I’ve been dropped too many times to ever want to do a trust fall again. Clearly, this dog has been lucky enough to never feel the sharp ground ram into his tailbone. It may be hard to believe, but it’s that time of year again – planners for 2017 are on sale! I’m holding out to buy a Whitney English Day Designer, but I almost considered buying another Emily Ley Simplified Planner. I…

Have you ever went home for the weekend and everything was so perfect that it made you wonder why you even moved out in the first place? That was my life for the past few days. I traveled home for MFB’s bridal shower, but I also squeezed in lunch with my Dad, dinner with my college room mate and her husband, and a belated birthday dinner celebrating me! I’m sad that I had to return to CT, but I have to…

Twelve weeks ago I was madly searching for the perfect pair of espadrilles to celebrate the start of summer, and now it seems absurd that in four and a half more weeks school will be back in session. Where has the time gone? My plan was to have my research proposal finished, all of MFB’s* bachelorette supplies ordered, and have lost 5 lbs to more comfortably fit into my bridesmaid dress. But I guess sometimes the best laid plans go awry,…

I finally joined Snapchat a few weeks ago (#latebloomer) and I loved this adorable Snap Story between Vikings Fan & Library Girl from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Maybe it’s just because yesterday was Friday the 13th, but I always seem to find and fall in love with items at J. Crew only after they’re sold out. Fingers crossed that they’ll get these pom-pom beach tunics back in stock! Have you read this New York Time’s article about Queen Elizabeth’s party planner? It’s filled with…

“Men fall in love with their eyes. And women fall in love between their ears.” Very few people understand the difficulty of deciding on the appropriate outfit for an academic conference. Guys can get away with a dress shirt and slacks, but girls can actually be limited by our overwhelming amount of options. This post by History in High Heels captures the struggle perfectly, as she walks the line between being too corporate versus appearing too casual. Did you prefer the…

Last Thursday, a spontaneous pizza dinner out turned into an even more spontaneous beer-tasting party at my apartment. I always had an affinity for beer, particularly stouts, but unfortunately the craft-beer scene in Storrs, CT is nothing compared to what it is in Philadelphia. Nonetheless, our location does put us in close proximity to Treehouse Brewing, a small artisan brewery responsible for Julius, and we’re relatively close to the distributors of Heady Topper and Sip of Sunshine. I had none of those…

Forgetting about that #basic green Siren, here’s the best way to Instagram your morning pick me up. Too bad I’m actually allergic to chocolate, or else this would be my ideal career after becoming a scientist or party planner. Who doesn’t love a husband and wife pair that can laugh at each other? I almost swooned when I saw this handbag on my boss’s desk. #investmentpiece My brother’s dog can barely find the treats we hide in the bed for him,…

I don’t think there’s anything that can replace a classic analog watch as the perfect accessory, no matter how much technology advances. Watches make excellent graduation or anniversary gifts and have the added bonus of being able to be easily engraved; I myself gave this watch to my brother when he recently graduated with his MBA (and given that I’m only a student, it also counted as his birthday and Christmas present). Even better, watches can double as the ultimate fashion…

I love the fresh start that the New Year brings. For some, myself included, the looming New Year brings with it a lot of dread. As of the 29th, I didn’t have any NYE plans, wasn’t sure what my New Year’s resolutions were going to be, and I was just not looking forward to 2016. Thankfully, I received a text from one of my friends, asking if I wanted to join her in drinking champagne and watching the ball drop.…

Between trips to Puerto Rico and South Carolina, I liberally applied sunblock all summer to avoid any awkward tan lines for when I’d have to wear a strapless bridesmaid dress for A’s wedding. As it turned out, I applied sunblock so well that by the end of the summer I was as pale as when the summer began. I debated on trying some sunless tanning lotion, but having procrastinated, I wasn’t going to experiment with looking like an Oompa-Loompa the week…

Do you use natural deodorant? I’ve been using Tom’s of Maine for the past few years, but after reading this, I was eager to try this deodorant from Sephora. After a day spent in lab and a brief trip to the gym, I smelled as fresh as I did that morning. With PSL season fast approaching, I plan on enjoying mine out of this doodle-dog tumbler. Prepare yourself for the best #basic Instagram photos. Since buying another lipstick, I’m in need of…